Facility

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Closing Date

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Description

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center has an opening for an Animal Care Specialist-Hoofstock. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing animal care, monitoring animal health, accurate record keeping, reporting, cleaning, animal area maintenance, and visitor interaction. Qualifications must include experience with hoofstock management (semi-free ranging preferable), animal restraint, record keeping, some maintenance, possess valid drivers license, and public speaking. The position will work with all aspects of the hoofstock collection at Fossil Rim Wildlife Center and will have a focus area, as well as be cross trained in other areas within the hoofstock department.

Education and Pre-requisites

This position can be physically demanding requiring heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds), and adverse weather conditions are common. The candidate must be a team player as well as be able to work alone. A degree in wildlife management, biology, zoology, or related field, and at least two years of practical experience is required. Work schedule will be five days a week including weekends and holidays as needed. The position is full time non-exempt.

Compensation and benefits

Not specified.

Application instructions

Mail resumes with cover letter and three references to Director of Human Resources, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, 2155 County Road 2008, Glen Rose, TX 76043. We will NOT accept applications via email. Application deadline is September 15, 2017.